It was a rare thing, indeed, for Gash Jiren to be found on the bridge of a Star Destroyer; even more rare that he should be found commanding it.
After his departure from the Ziost Empire and his turn from the dark side, Jiren had sought ways that he might repay the galaxy for the damage he'd done as a Sith. He'd almost immediately found a kindred spirit in fellow Jedi Xylon Hexyra, who had also turned from the dark path, and who had recognized his innate talent for fleet command. His installation as an Admiral -- and later, Supreme Chancellor of Military Forces -- had been regarded by many has foolhardy, but none had doubted him once they'd seen the results.
From the near-destruction of the Galactus and the Galactic Empire's Eclipse Star Destroyer at Muunilist, to the outright slaughter of the Naboo Sith Order's Eclipse (and a great deal of their fleet) at Talus, Gash rose from Admiral to High Admiral to Supreme Chancellor in a period of months.
Since the Wrath Virus, the Rogue Jedi Order and Ossan Parliament had renounced keeping a massive military force, fearing that they'd put Ossus in harm's way as they had during Thrawn's assault on the galaxy, and during the period of Imperial expansion that had followed it. But for this, Gash Jiren would swallow his pride; for this, he would fight.
For Tholatin.
The ships were Jutraalian, but the bridge crew was primarily his own, former members of the Tachyon and Sovereign crews (ships destroyed at the Battle of Ruusan and Battle of Bastion, respectively), specially selected. The bridge captain approached the Jedi Master, nodding his head slightly. Gash recognized him immediately as a member of the crew of the Sovereign he'd fought beside at the horrific Battle of Bastion, what was now recognized as the bloodiest naval conflict in history, or very nearly. "Captain -- ah, you've been promoted. Commodore Tieas. We're nearing our exit from hyperspace?"
"Yes, sir. All is in order."
"Good."
The vessel emerged from hyperspace along side its fellows, and Tieas said, "Executor-General Tellien is hailing. Accept?"
"Yes, indeed."
Another character from Gash's days as an Admiral, Xeneth Tellien was the most loyal man he'd ever commanded, as well as the most talented; personally trained by Jiren himself, Tellien was a naval prodigy, and, throughout the battles against Thrawn, the Empire, and the New Empire, he'd proven himself exceedingly capable. He appeared above the comm transmitter, in miniature holographic form. "Xeneth."
"Gash," the man said, nodding in greeting. The two were far past military formalities. "We're ready on this end."
"Proceed forward as planned. This is for Kamon and his people, remember; no mistakes, not one. I'm expecting nothing short of complete victory.
"Full speed ahead, Battle Group Beta deviate forty degrees relative east for one minute then full speed paralell to Alpha. Arm weapons, scramble communications, and raise those Interdictors as soon as vessels are in range. Deploy twenty Skiprays, in pairs."
"Of course."
"This is Sovereign-Elect Gash Jiren, on behalf of the Ossan Parliament, Tholatin Republic, and Jutraalian Empire. We are here to liberate Tholatin. All craft are hereby ordered to stand down their weapons or face hostilities."
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Fleet Manifest:
Battle Group Alpha
Under Sovereign-Elect Gash Jiren
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer True Empire
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Dark Flame
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Social
Nebulan-Class C Frigate Imperium
Loronar-Class Strike Cruiser Warwasp
Aegis-Class II Star Cruiser Amstrof
Battle Group Beta
Under Executor-General Xeneth Tellien
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Intrepid
Victory-Class Star Destroyer Janthore
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Nova
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Diliverance
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Trepedation
Grappler-Class Interdictor Heavy Cruiser Diligence
Fighter Craft:
60 Chiss Clawcraft
35 Skipray Blastboats
5 TIE Phantoms
After his departure from the Ziost Empire and his turn from the dark side, Jiren had sought ways that he might repay the galaxy for the damage he'd done as a Sith. He'd almost immediately found a kindred spirit in fellow Jedi Xylon Hexyra, who had also turned from the dark path, and who had recognized his innate talent for fleet command. His installation as an Admiral -- and later, Supreme Chancellor of Military Forces -- had been regarded by many has foolhardy, but none had doubted him once they'd seen the results.
From the near-destruction of the Galactus and the Galactic Empire's Eclipse Star Destroyer at Muunilist, to the outright slaughter of the Naboo Sith Order's Eclipse (and a great deal of their fleet) at Talus, Gash rose from Admiral to High Admiral to Supreme Chancellor in a period of months.
Since the Wrath Virus, the Rogue Jedi Order and Ossan Parliament had renounced keeping a massive military force, fearing that they'd put Ossus in harm's way as they had during Thrawn's assault on the galaxy, and during the period of Imperial expansion that had followed it. But for this, Gash Jiren would swallow his pride; for this, he would fight.
For Tholatin.
The ships were Jutraalian, but the bridge crew was primarily his own, former members of the Tachyon and Sovereign crews (ships destroyed at the Battle of Ruusan and Battle of Bastion, respectively), specially selected. The bridge captain approached the Jedi Master, nodding his head slightly. Gash recognized him immediately as a member of the crew of the Sovereign he'd fought beside at the horrific Battle of Bastion, what was now recognized as the bloodiest naval conflict in history, or very nearly. "Captain -- ah, you've been promoted. Commodore Tieas. We're nearing our exit from hyperspace?"
"Yes, sir. All is in order."
"Good."
The vessel emerged from hyperspace along side its fellows, and Tieas said, "Executor-General Tellien is hailing. Accept?"
"Yes, indeed."
Another character from Gash's days as an Admiral, Xeneth Tellien was the most loyal man he'd ever commanded, as well as the most talented; personally trained by Jiren himself, Tellien was a naval prodigy, and, throughout the battles against Thrawn, the Empire, and the New Empire, he'd proven himself exceedingly capable. He appeared above the comm transmitter, in miniature holographic form. "Xeneth."
"Gash," the man said, nodding in greeting. The two were far past military formalities. "We're ready on this end."
"Proceed forward as planned. This is for Kamon and his people, remember; no mistakes, not one. I'm expecting nothing short of complete victory.
"Full speed ahead, Battle Group Beta deviate forty degrees relative east for one minute then full speed paralell to Alpha. Arm weapons, scramble communications, and raise those Interdictors as soon as vessels are in range. Deploy twenty Skiprays, in pairs."
"Of course."
"This is Sovereign-Elect Gash Jiren, on behalf of the Ossan Parliament, Tholatin Republic, and Jutraalian Empire. We are here to liberate Tholatin. All craft are hereby ordered to stand down their weapons or face hostilities."
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Fleet Manifest:
Battle Group Alpha
Under Sovereign-Elect Gash Jiren
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer True Empire
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Dark Flame
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Social
Nebulan-Class C Frigate Imperium
Loronar-Class Strike Cruiser Warwasp
Aegis-Class II Star Cruiser Amstrof
Battle Group Beta
Under Executor-General Xeneth Tellien
Imperial-Class Star Destroyer Intrepid
Victory-Class Star Destroyer Janthore
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Nova
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Diliverance
Carrack-Class Light Cruiser Trepedation
Grappler-Class Interdictor Heavy Cruiser Diligence
Fighter Craft:
60 Chiss Clawcraft
35 Skipray Blastboats
5 TIE Phantoms
